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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Consultations (31 Mar 2022)
Frank Feighan: The National Drug-Related Deaths Index (NDRDI) is the national epidemiological database on drug and alcohol-related deaths and indirect deaths among people with a lifetime history of using drugs and/or were alcohol dependent, in Ireland. It was established so that the State can respond in a timely manner with accurate data on drug and alcohol-related mortality. It is maintained by the Health...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Apr 2022)
Frank Feighan: He has left.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Emergency Departments (6 Apr 2022)
Frank Feighan: I welcome this opportunity to address the House on the issue raised by Deputy Quinlivan. The health sector is facing significant challenges in providing emergency care while also managing Covid-19. I acknowledge that this is causing distress to patients, their families and front-line staff. I welcome the release of the report of the independent review of unscheduled care performance under...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Emergency Departments (6 Apr 2022)
Frank Feighan: I agree with the Deputy that emergency department overcrowding is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. The Deputy referred to increased attendance in recent weeks. The Covid pandemic put enormous pressure on the system which has resulted in unacceptable delays. It appears the recommendations in this report can be part of the solution to delays in emergency departments. As I...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (5 Apr 2022)
Frank Feighan: The National Sexual Health Strategy, 2015-2020, was launched in October 2015. It takes a life course approach, acknowledging the importance of developing a healthy attitude to sexuality in young people and of building on that foundation for positive sexual health and wellbeing into adulthood and older age. Current priority deliverables under the Strategy are HIV prevention,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Apr 2022)
Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (5 Apr 2022)
Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 822 and 823 together. Strategic implementation groups (SIGs) are being established to support the implementation of the strategic priorities for 2021-2025 under the national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery. These priorities strengthen the health-led approach, reflect commitments in the Programme for Government and align with the EU...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (7 Apr 2022)
Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Apr 2022)
Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (26 Apr 2022)
Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.